Rwanda: company formation
Private Limited Company · Africa
Updated on 3 November 2026 · Published under the responsibility of Jason Pivron, director · Who we are
Ltd in Rwanda — company, registered office, banking file and annual upkeep, run by us, with a local correspondent where we have one.
Who this jurisdiction suits
- Corporate income tax: 28% (rate cut from 30% to 28% in 2024) (to be checked with the tax authority).
- Law No. 007/2021 of 5 February 2021 governing companies; registration is online with the Rwanda Development Board.
- Rwanda applies 18% VAT, collected by the Rwanda Revenue Authority.
- Private Limited Company, registered at the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
What it does not solve
- Local formalities and filing obligations to anticipate locally.
- Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case, and minimum capital remain to be established.
Conditions to meet
Source (30 September 2026): rra.gov.rw (to be checked)
Usual capital, no legal source cited: to be checked
Banking access to be assessed at the interview, not surveyed here: no bank is promised on the strength of a survey.
Substance to be assessed depending on the activity; local criteria remain to be checked with on-the-spot counsel.
Our assessment for Rwanda; to be checked.
Registered office and office on quotation, after review of the file.
Our offer in Rwanda, internal catalogue.
Registration in Rwanda: Rwanda Development Board (RDB). Source: rdb.rw (to be checked)
Services and prices
Starting prices excluding tax, government fees included.
See the other 13 services in this jurisdiction
Firm price after the call: several shareholders, indirect ownership or a regulated activity change it.
Rwanda: what is specific to it
- Law No. 007/2021 of 5 February 2021 governing companies; registration is online with the Rwanda Development Board. Source: rdb.rw
- Rwanda applies 18% VAT, collected by the Rwanda Revenue Authority. Source: rra.gov.rw (to be checked)
Reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Rwanda compared with Sierra Leone and Mauritius
| Rwanda | Sierra Leone | Mauritius | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usual company form | Ltd | Ltd | GBC · AC |
| Corporate taxation | 28% (rate cut from 30% to 28% in 2024) | 30% (restored by the 2026 Finance Act) | Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network |
| Share capital | Not established | Not established | Not established |
| Incorporation time | 6 hours at most (online) | 2–8 working days (depending on the source) | 1 week |
| Banking access | Demanding | Demanding | Demanding |
| Substance requirement | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Necessary, but not sufficient on its own | Real presence required |
| Our services | from 6,114 € | from 10,690 € | from 20,490 € |
To be checked against each profile. The page for Sierra Leone → · The page for Mauritius →
Registered office and premises in Rwanda
From 1,920 €. Registered office service →
How it runs
- Scoping and identity verification
- Name reservation
- Filing and incorporation
- Delivery of the corporate file
- Account opening
For Rwanda, the register is kept by Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the usual time is 6 hours at most (online).
Steps as recorded on 21 September 2026.
Group: International place of incorporation · Our fees → · What we do for you →
Company formation in Rwanda: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to set up a company in Rwanda?
Our services in Rwanda start at 6,114 €, excluding tax. Firm quote before signature.
How long does it take to register a company in Rwanda?
About 6 hours at most (online) once the file is complete.
Where is a company registered in Rwanda?
With the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) (source: rdb.rw).
What is the corporate tax rate in Rwanda?
28% (rate cut from 30% to 28% in 2024) (data as of 21 September 2026; source: rra.gov.rw; to be checked). Not tax advice.
What share capital is usual in Rwanda?
Not established: usual capital, not a legal minimum; to be checked.
Why set up a company in Rwanda?
Corporate income tax: 28% (rate cut from 30% to 28% in 2024) (to be checked with the tax authority). Law No. 007/2021 of 5 February 2021 governing companies; registration is online with the Rwanda Development Board. Rwanda applies 18% VAT, collected by the Rwanda Revenue Authority. Private Limited Company, registered at the Rwanda Development Board (RDB).
What are the drawbacks of a company in Rwanda?
Local formalities and filing obligations to anticipate locally. Survey data not verified by on-the-spot counsel: banking access and substance are established case by case, and minimum capital remain to be established.
Rwanda or Sierra Leone or Mauritius: where do our services start?
from 6,114 € in Rwanda; from 10,690 € in Sierra Leone; from 20,490 € in Mauritius, excluding tax.
Rwanda or Sierra Leone or Mauritius: how does corporate tax compare?
Rwanda, 28% (rate cut from 30% to 28% in 2024); Sierra Leone, 30% (restored by the 2026 Finance Act); Mauritius, Reduced rate subject to substance conditions · extensive treaty network; to be checked.
Rwanda or Sierra Leone or Mauritius: which is faster to register?
Rwanda in 6 hours at most (online); Sierra Leone in 2–8 working days (depending on the source); Mauritius in 1 week, usual times.
Where these figures come from
Recorded on 21 September 2026; to be checked; banking and substance: our assessment. How we source these figures →